UPeMaster of Public HealthUniversity of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jun 1, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement(s)

SOPHAS essay/personal statements required by the program.

CV or resume

Relevant experience in public health, research, or related work.

Recommendation letters x 3

As required in SOPHAS application for Penn MPH.

Transcripts via SOPHAS

Official/SOPHAS-verified academic records as required by the common application.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Bachelor's degree required. Apply via SOPHAS for residential tracks.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation for public health graduate study. Epidemiology track has stricter materials/timeline; Generalist/Global/One Health tracks share common criteria. 14 CU curriculum + applied practice experience.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Minimum IELTS 7.0 when English proficiency required. Submit via SOPHAS.
TOEFL: 100 overall; If first language not English or no English-medium degree: minimum TOEFL 100. Submit via SOPHAS (code 5688 guidance on program page).
GRE: Optional; Penn MPH does not require GRE/MCAT/GMAT/LSAT. Scores not required for admission.

Historical admission data is not published.